SOLVED - The Cryptid Hunt - The search for the Raccoon!

[Arcanaverse]

Hey all, back again for another hunt!

What is this about?
During the Gencon meetup, is was revealed that a beloved raccoon, Jimothy, is making his way into DDO. The only problem is.. uh.. where?

No clues, not even a mention in game nor in the release notes. So we're hunting all of DDO find this Mysterious Creature

Where can we find it?

Spoiler

Credit to Inetz of Piker's Paradise on Moonsea for the find and Avivs on discord for relaying the info! A Mysterious Creature can be found in Catastrophe in the SE corner of the quest.

Poor guy looks like he could use a home

What is the reward?

Spoiler

Where can I follow the discussion?

Beyond this thread which I'll attempt to update with information as it comes in, you can follow also look to the following common places for hunting DDO secrets!

Arcanaverse Discord
DDO Discord

Thanks SSG for another fun little hunt!

 

[PersonMan]

Though my guess its a pet/creature companion.

I agree, probably a creature companion certificate drop from somewhere.

 

[Honkin]

I have a sneaking suspicion he's hiding somewhere in The King's Forest.

 

[Arcanaverse]

I have a sneaking suspicion he's hiding somewhere in The King's Forest.

Oh lord.. that's a good guess...... especially if that screen shot of being on a grassy terrain is a clue.

I was thinking like.. Scavanger Hunt, trash pile in saltmarsh.. zoo quest in lamordia

 

[Arcanaverse]

Confirmed we are live! Thanks @Cordovan

Does the cryptid hunt begin? Sev made it sound like it was today.

Indeed

 

[Contessor]

By definition, a cryptid is something of folklore. I am guessing there will be clues given by NPCs in town. Beneath the City Streets quest is another possible location because of all the rumor and chatty NPCS. House of Pain is another good option with simlar chatty NPCs.

 

[Felsyn]

I like to imagine my Jimothy as a cryptid living outside Eveningstar.

And I welcome our new cryptid overlord.

 

[Voxy]

Cryptid might mean underdark, that place is huge

 

[Oliphant]

Could it be a spawn of a kobold and a sahuagin?

 

[NomadDog]

Maybe the certificate drops in the otyugh rare in Saltmarsh wilderness.

 

[QuantumFX]

Another Man's Treasure?

 

[NomadDog]

Maybe optional otyugh in Kill Ten Rats. That's a free to play quest and available to everyone.

 

[Eoin-1]

I agree, probably a creature companion certificate drop from somewhere.

Spoiler

Using this special certificate allows you to form a permanent bond with your very own Jimothy. The certificate will disappear after being used but will admit your new companion into your stable, accessible through the paw tab in the Inventory panel.
Jimothy Certificate
Beloved Cryptid
Jim O'thy
A mysterious, furry friend in a compact form.

 

[Arcanaverse]

Jimmothy spotted. Working on the write up.

Spoiler

Credit to Inetz from piker's paradise on moonsea and Avivs on discord for being the first to relay that Jimothy's pet certificate can be found in Catastophe

 

[Arcanaverse]

Write up complete. Hunt solved. Good job team.

In hindsight, the location makes a lot of sense... Thanks for a fun hunt SSG!

 

[Sarlona Raiding]

Great job, it doesn't shock me someone from Piker's Paradise figured it out.

When they were on Sarlona they were kind enough to let me join their R10 raids and they definitely know what they are doing and figured out a great many things!

 

[TavernTails]

None of this addresses the real head scratching mystery of Catastrophe: who is trying to pass this dog off as a bloodhound???

*THIS* is a bloodhound:

 

[Ahser]

So we got a Jimothy before a miniature giant space hamster?

 

[FaceDancer]

So we got a Jimothy before a miniature giant space hamster?

Coming soon™ ?!?

 

[Alternative]

does Jimothy cause lag?